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The New York Giants didn’t have an exceptionally large class in the 2024 NFL Draft, but they should get some impact throughout.

With six selections coming out of the draft, the Giants addressed several needs across the roster. Though they didn’t add to the quarterback position, they did add some help on both sides of the ball.

There’s a good chance the entire draft class makes the roster both due to their talent and the lack of depth at spots across the board.

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While the experts raved about the Giants’ draft class, here are our own grades for every pick Big Blue made in 2024:

2024 NFL Draft: Grades for every New York Giants’ pick

Round 1, Pick 6: WR Malik Nabers, LSU

The Giants started out their draft by trying to trade up to No. 3 overall to select Drake Maye. That didn’t pan out. Instead of simply going to the next quarterback option, they decided to bring in an alpha wide receiver to lead the room into the future. While the quarterback position remains a concern both in the short and long term, adding a weapon like Nabers, who can win at all three levels, is a massive success.

Grade: A

Round 2, Pick 47: S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota

Arguably the biggest need on the roster for the Giants was the safety position. The value in the draft wasn’t all that great, but the Giants came away with a clear starter in Nubin. Though we shouldn’t completely look past his abysmal testing, Nubin is a highly intelligent playmaker who understands where he needs to be to make plays on the ball. Having that high-processing ability, along with exceptional ball skills, is the best way to compensate for a lack of elite athleticism.

Grade: A

Round 3, Pick 70: CB Andru Phillips, Kentucky

Finding a running mate for Deonte Banks on the outside was a crucial objective for the Giants going into the draft. Phillips is a feisty and aggressive cornerback who brings elite athleticism and explosiveness to the secondary. No interceptions in 38 career college games is a concern, and he’ll need to clean up some missed tackle concerns. But Phillips is a clear upgrade over the rest of the room behind Banks and should compete for a spot right away both on the boundary and in the slot.

Grade: B

Round 4, Pick 107: TE Theo Johnson, Penn State

With Darren Waller’s future up in the air, the Giants needed to add some insurance. When we look back in a few years, it’s anyone’s guess who the TE2 will be behind Brock Bowers, but Johnson makes a compelling case. He’s an elite athlete and continues to make improvements as a run blocker. His production was lacking at Penn State, but he showed plenty of flashes as a long-term investment at the position.

Grade: A

Round 5, Pick 166: RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., Purdue

After Saquon Barkley left to join the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency, the Giants brought in Devin Singletary on a three-year deal. There was a chance they added a back on Day 2, but they wound up addressing the secondary, which was the right move. Though Tracy is an older prospect, he is an impressive athlete with the ability to contribute in pass protection. A converted wide receiver, Tracy offers several layers to the offense as a member of the backfield committee, especially on passing downs.

Grade: B

Round 6, Pick 183: LB Darius Muasau, UCLA

Muasau isn’t the most impressive athlete, and it’s unlikely he will be a major contributor on defense if all goes according to plan for the Giants. But as a late Day 3 pick, teams really just want solid depth and special teams contributions Muasau can provide both given his high-level instincts and play recognition. Even if he just adds production on special teams throughout his rookie contract, this pick will be worth it.

Grade: B

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